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Private Libraries Association , 1986. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: . 109 pages. Light discoloring and wear; a sound binding; very good otherwise. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 0900002743. ISBN/EAN: 9780900002748. Inventory No: 200706. . 9780900002748

Middlesex England Private Libraries Association, 1986, hardcover. Generously illustrated in black-and-white. -- Hardcover. Condition: near fine (bookplate) with edgeworn tissue jacket. ISBN 900002743

Pinner, Middlesex [U.K.]: Private Libraries Association, 1986. BRAND NEW. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Published in an edition limited to 2,250 copies, this is one of 1000 that were for sale from the Private Libraries Association. An illustrated history of three generations of this family of preeminent bookbinders. Includes over 40 plates of bindings, portraits, etc. Includes information on scientific conservation and restoration. Bound in the original maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold over a black panel on the spine. From the preface: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer thatn one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century...On the basis of the available records, and articles in contemporary trade… Read More

This Book is in overall Very Good Condition. The Glassine Dust Jacket, which is rarely retained with this book, has Long Creases to the Front Cover and Small Tears, Creases, and Chipping to the Edges but No Stains or Other Damage. The Hardcover Boards retain Sharp Corners and Bright Gilt Lettering and have No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage.Book Description:The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947): Craft Bookbinders was published in an edition of 2250 copies of which 1000 were for sale by Private Libraries Association and contains many black & white illustrations, some of which are of Zaehnsdorf bindings.From the preface: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer thatn one hundred years. One which can is… Read More

Private Libraries Association, 1986. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0900002743

Raveston: Private Libraries Association. Fine with no dust jacket. 1986. 1st Edition, Limited. Hardcover. 0900002840 . (Ravelston): Private Libraries Association, 1986. First Edition, One of 2250 copies - 1,000 only for sale. Large 8vo. 109pp, Index. Maroon cloth, fine condition, no glassine dj. 38 text and full-page illustrations, and full-page map. ISBN 0900002840.; Map, illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 109 pages .

Pinner, Middlesex [U.K.]: Private Libraries Association, 1986. BRAND NEW in a lightly worn original glassine dust jacket. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Published in an edition limited to 2,250 copies, this is one of 1000 that were for sale from the Private Libraries Association. An illustrated history of three generations of this family of preeminent bookbinders. Includes over 40 plates of bindings, portraits, etc. Includes information on scientific conservation and restoration. Bound in the original maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold over a black panel on the spine. From the preface: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer thatn one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century...On the basis of the available… Read More

Pinner: Private Libraries Association, 1986. Hardcover. Fine. Rust cloth gilt on a black field, tall 8vo., 109 pages, illustrated. A fine copy in the lightly used original acetate DW, in archival mylar.

Private Libraries Association, 1986-06. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Ravelston, Private Libraries Association 1986. 109 p. Bound in the publisher's burgundy cloth with black title label spine with gilt lettering (Fine copy.)

Pinner: Private Libraries Association, 1986. First Edition. . Cloth. Very Good. 109pp. Plates. Glacene wraps as issued, Size: 8vo

Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1986. Used - Like New. 1986. Cloth. Illustrated. Fine.

Middlesex: Private Libraries Association 900002-74-3 [900002-74-3] 1986. (hardcover) 109pp. Near fine, no dust jacket. Short 4to. Burgundy cloth boards, title compartment in black to spine, lettering in gold. Bottom corners of boards lightly bumped. B&W illus. Bright and clean..

109 pages
Burgundy cloth with gilt title on black background. Very slight bump to top edge of top board.
Gives a detailed insight into the life and work of this famous family of Craft Bookbinders. Illustrated with photographs, including of important bindings throughout in black and white. The illustrated appendix D covers examples of some of their bookplates.
No inscriptions, tight binding, clean text and no fading.
This is a heavy volume and, as consequence, the shipping cost will be higher than the average quoted in my store listings.

Pinner : Private Libraries Association, 1986. First edition : the trade issue, limited to 2,250 copies. The well-illustrated story of one the best-known and most impressive of the London binderies, with biographical material, examination of the work, etc. Royal 8vo (26cm). [ii],(110)pp. Portraits. Illustrations. Facsimiles. Original maroon cloth; top edge blue; very good.

Middlesex, England : Private Libraries Association, 1986. 1st edition, limited. Hardback. Fine copy in the original gilt-labelled cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. 1st edition, limited: ""2,250 copies of which 1,000 for sale"".; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 109 pages; Physical desc. : 109 p. : illus. ; 26 cm. Subjects: Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William, 1853-1930. Zaehnsdorf family - History. Bookbinding / Bookbinders - England - London - History - 19th / 20th century.

Middlesex : Private Libraries Association, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 109 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; ""2,250 copies of which 1,000 for sale"". Includes bibliographic references and index. Subject; Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William 1853-1930.

Pinner, Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1986 4to (26 cm), 109 pp. Publisher's cloth. A history of a bookbinding firm founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorfs and which remained under direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorfs family. Included descriptions of some Zaehnsdorfs bindings. 33 illustrations.

Pinner: Private Libraries Association, 1986. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Limited edition of 2250 copies of which 1000 are for sale. Slim royal 8vo pp109 with b/w photographic plates and woodcuts throughout. Hardcover no dust jacket as issued. Maroon cloth binding with black and gilt label to spine in very good /near fine condition with a little fading to gilt. Inside all pages with top dyed edge in near fine condition

Pinner, Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1986. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fair. 4to. 109 pp., illus. One of a limited edition of 2250 copies (of which 1000 are for sale). A fine copy in a original glassine wrapper which is quite tattered. Important biography of this famous bookbinding family.